I am encouraging people to read the Bible. It's really that simple. By providing regular devotional videos I hope to prompt others to read through the text of scripture with me.

Martin Bender

What does the Lord know? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Psalm 139:1-6. 
 
1. Our actions. 
 
2. Our thoughts. 
 
3. Our words. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Psalms 137-139. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
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What does the Lord know?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Psalm 139:1-6.    

1. Our actions.    

2. Our thoughts.  

3. Our words. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Psalms 137-139. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



Read this devotional’s chapters here: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20137-139&version=ESV



Join Through the Bible here:

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What does the Lord know? - Psalm 139:1-6

What does Nehemiah’s prayer teach us? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Nehemiah 1:5-10. 
 
1. God is powerful. 
 
2. Man is sinful. 
 
3. God is faithful. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Nehemiah 1-4. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah%201-4&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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What does Nehemiah's prayer teach us? In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Nehemiah 1:5-10. 1. God is powerful. 2.

What does Nehemiah’s prayer teach us? - Nehemiah 1:5-10

Why kill a rebellious son? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Deuteronomy 21:18-21. 
 
1. The fifth commandment. 
 
2. Initiated by parents. 
 
3. Purge the evil. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Deuteronomy 20-22. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
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https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2020-22&version=ESV 
 
 
 
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Why kill a rebellious son? In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Deuteronomy 21:18-21. 1. The fifth commandment. 2.

Why kill a rebellious son? - Deuteronomy 21:18-21

What is God’s promise to Israel? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Zechariah 9:14-17. 
 
1. He will fight for them. 
 
2. He will save them. 
 
3. He will prosper them. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Zechariah 8-14. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah%208-14&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Watch more devotionals here: 
 
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What is God's promise to Israel? In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Zechariah 9:14-17. 1. He will fight for them. 2.

What is God’s promise to Israel? - Zechariah 9:14-17

Eat, Drink, and be Merry 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Ecclesiastes 9:7-10. 
 
1. The Lord approves. 
 
2. Cause for celebration. 
 
3. Our portion in life. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Ecclesiastes 9-10. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%20Ecclesiastes%209-10&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Eat, Drink, and be Merry In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Ecclesiastes 9:7-10. 1. The Lord approves. 2. Cause for ...

Eat, Drink, and be Merry - Ecclesiastes 9:7-10

Why praise the Lord? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Psalm 135:5-7. 
 
1. He is great. 
 
2. He does as he pleases. 
 
3. He controls creation. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Psalms 134-136. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20134-136&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Why praise the Lord?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Psalm 135:5-7.   

1. He is great.    

2. He does as he pleases.  

3. He controls creation. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Psalms 134-136. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



Read this devotional’s chapters here: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20134-136&version=ESV



Join Through the Bible here:

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Why praise the Lord? - Psalm 135:5-7

What do I do when I’ve sinned? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Ezra 9:10-15. 
 
1. Confess. 
 
2. Repent. 
 
3. Obedience. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Ezra 6-10. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%20Ezra%206-10&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Watch more devotionals here: 
 
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Thanks for joining me as we read through the text of scripture together. 
 
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What do I do when I’ve sinned?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Ezra 9:10-15.   

1. Confess.    

2. Repent.  

3. Obedience. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Ezra 6-10. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



Read this devotional’s chapters here: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%20Ezra%206-10&version=ESV



Join Through the Bible here:

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What do I do when I’ve sinned? - Ezra 9:10-15

How did Israel judge people? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Deuteronomy 19:15-21. 
 
1. Two or three witnesses. 
 
2. Diligent inquiry. 
 
3. Stiff punishment. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Deuteronomy 16-19. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2016-19&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Watch more devotionals here: 
 
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How did Israel judge people?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Deuteronomy 19:15-21.   

1. Two or three witnesses.    

2. Diligent inquiry.  

3. Stiff punishment. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Deuteronomy 16-19. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



Read this devotional’s chapters here: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2016-19&version=ESV



Join Through the Bible here:

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Watch more devotionals here: 

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How did Israel judge people? - Deuteronomy 19:15-21

What Jewish laws must Gentiles follow? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Acts 15:14-21. 
 
1. Things polluted by idols. 
 
2. Sexual immorality. 
 
3. Strangled animals and blood. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Acts 15-16. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2015-16&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Thanks for joining me as we read through the text of scripture together. 
 
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What Jewish laws must Gentiles follow?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Acts 15:14-21.   

1. Things polluted by idols.    

2. Sexual immorality.  

3. Strangled animals and blood. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Acts 15-16. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



Read this devotional’s chapters here: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2015-16&version=ESV



Join Through the Bible here:

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Watch more devotionals here: 

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What Jewish laws must Gentiles follow? - Acts 15:14-21

Should I seek wisdom? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Ecclesiastes 8:16-17. 
 
1. Ask yourself why. 
 
2. God’s ways are higher. 
 
3. There are limitations. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Ecclesiastes 7-8. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes%207-8&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Should I seek wisdom?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Ecclesiastes 8:16-17.   

1. Ask yourself why.    

2. God’s ways are higher.  

3. There are limitations. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Ecclesiastes 7-8. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



Read this devotional’s chapters here: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes%207-8&version=ESV



Join Through the Bible here:

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Should I seek wisdom? - Ecclesiastes 8:16-17

How can I calm my soul? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Psalm 131:1-3. 
 
1. Practice humility. 
 
2. Recognize limitations. 
 
3. Hope in the Lord. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Psalm 131-133. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20131-133&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Watch more devotionals here: 
 
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How can I calm my soul?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Psalm 131:1-3.   

1. Practice humility.    

2. Recognize limitations.  

3. Hope in the Lord. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Psalm 131-133. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



Read this devotional’s chapters here: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20131-133&version=ESV



Join Through the Bible here:

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Watch more devotionals here: 

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How can I calm my soul? - Psalm 131:1-3

Will you follow other gods? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Deuteronomy 13:1-5. 
 
1. God tests his people. 
 
2. Love the Lord alone. 
 
3. Evil is purged. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Deuteronomy 13-15. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2013-15&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Watch more devotionals here: 
 
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Thanks for joining me as we read through the text of scripture together. 
 
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Will you follow other gods? In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Deuteronomy 13:1-5. 1. God tests his people. 2. Love the ...

Will you follow other gods? - Deuteronomy 13:1-5

Why did Paul preach to Gentiles? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Acts 13:44-49. 
 
1. The Jews rejected him. 
 
2. God commanded him. 
 
3. The Gentiles received him. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Acts 13-14. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%20Acts%2013-14&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Why did Paul preach to Gentiles?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Acts 13:44-49.   

1. The Jews rejected him.    

2. God commanded him.  

3. The Gentiles received him. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Acts 13-14. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



Read this devotional’s chapters here: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%20Acts%2013-14&version=ESV



Join Through the Bible here:

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Watch more devotionals here: 

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Why did Paul preach to Gentiles? - Acts 13:44-49

Why should I prioritize the Lord? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Haggai 1:7-11. 
 
1. Plan for success. 
 
2. Ruler of creation. 
 
3. First things first. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Haggai 1-2. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Haggai%201-2&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Why should I prioritize the Lord?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Haggai 1:7-11.   

1. Plan for success.    

2. Ruler of creation.  

3. First things first. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Haggai 1-2. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



Read this devotional’s chapters here: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Haggai%201-2&version=ESV



Join Through the Bible here:

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Watch more devotionals here: 

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Why should I prioritize the Lord? - Haggai 1:7-11

Does moral leadership matter? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Ecclesiastes 5:8-9. 
 
1. Oppression is normal. 
 
2. Higher authorities exist. 
 
3. Positive impact happens. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Ecclesiastes 5-6. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes%205-6&version=ESV 
 
 
 
Join Through the Bible here: 
 
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Watch more devotionals here: 
 
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Does moral leadership matter?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Ecclesiastes 5:8-9.   

1. Oppression is normal.    

2. Higher authorities exist.   

3. Positive impact happens.  

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Ecclesiastes 5-6. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



Read this devotional’s chapters here: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes%205-6&version=ESV



Join Through the Bible here:

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Does moral leadership matter? - Ecclesiastes 5:8-9

What happened to Jerusalem? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from 2 Chronicles 36:15-21. 
 
1. Prophets sent. 
 
2. Destruction and captivity. 
 
3. Sabbath practiced. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - 2 Chronicles 33-36. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
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What happened to Jerusalem?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from 2 Chronicles 36:15-21.   

1. Prophets sent.    

2. Destruction and captivity.   

3. Sabbath practiced. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - 2 Chronicles 33-36. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



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https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Chronicles%2033-36&version=ESV



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What happened to Jerusalem? - 2 Chronicles 36:15-21

What does God require? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Deuteronomy 10:12-15. 
 
1. Love. 
 
2. Service. 
 
3. Obedience. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Deuteronomy 10-12. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
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What does God require?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Deuteronomy 10:12-15.   

1. Love.    

2. Service.   

3. Obedience. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Deuteronomy 10-12. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



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What does God require? - Deuteronomy 10:12-15

What happens during persecution? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Acts 12:1-5. 
 
1. Violence. 
 
2. Escalation. 
 
3. Prayer. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Acts 11-12. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
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What happens during persecution?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Acts 12:1-5.   

1. Violence.    

2. Escalation.   

3. Prayer. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Acts 11-12. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



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What happens during persecution? - Acts 12:1-5

Why is Jerusalem judged? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Zephaniah 3:1-5. 
 
1. Distrust of God. 
 
2. Wicked leaders. 
 
3. Rejection of justice. 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Zephaniah 1-3. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zephaniah%201-3&version=ESV 
 
 
 
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Why is Jerusalem judged?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Zephaniah 3:1-5.   

1. Distrust of God.    

2. Wicked leaders.   

3. Rejection of justice. 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Zephaniah 1-3. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



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Why is Jerusalem judged? - Zephaniah 3:1-5

Why should I celebrate work? 
 
In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Ecclesiastes 3:16-22. 
 
1. God will judge all. 
 
2. All men die. 
 
3. What else will you do? 
 
These thoughts come from assigned reading - Ecclesiastes 3-4. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. 
 
Music provided by texasradiofish. 
 
All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 
 
 
 
Read this devotional’s chapters here: 
 
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Why should I celebrate work?          

In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Ecclesiastes 3:16-22.   

1. God will judge all.    

2. All men die.  

3. What else will you do? 

These thoughts come from assigned reading - Ecclesiastes 3-4. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible.

Music provided by texasradiofish.

All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. 



Read this devotional’s chapters here: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes%203-4&version=ESV



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